Las Vegas loves a good “next big thing,” and cannabis lounges are shaping up to be just that—spaces where adults can legally enjoy flower, vapes, and infused drinks without hiding in a hotel bathroom or wandering the Strip. After years of rulemaking, Nevada’s framework for consumption lounges is live, and a few standout venues are showing how Vegas hospitality meets compliant cannabis.
The headliner right now is Planet 13’s DAZED! Lounge, tucked behind a playful, speakeasy-style phone booth at the company’s massive SuperStore just off the Strip. Guests book timed sessions, choose from a curated menu, and settle into VIP booths with canna-cocktails and immersive art—very Vegas. DAZED! opened in April 2024 and continues to operate as the city’s flagship state-licensed lounge.
Sky High Lounge at NuWu—operated by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe—remains a long-running trailblazer. The on-site “tasting room” model gives visitors a legal, comfortable place to consume next to one of the world’s largest dispensaries, minutes from downtown. Tribal sovereignty allows NuWu to run its own program while aligning with safety expectations.
Not every venue has had a smooth ride. Smoke & Mirrors, the first state-licensed lounge to debut in early 2024, closed lounge operations in 2025 amid cost and compliance headwinds—a reminder this category is still finding its feet. For travelers, that means checking hours and booking ahead as the scene evolves.
What makes a lounge different from just “smoking at the hotel”? First, it’s legal. Nevada’s rules require ventilation standards, product education, and plans to prevent impaired driving—think rideshare partnerships and clear messaging about not taking product off-site. Alcohol is barred, but you will find sophisticated zero-proof, THC-infused beverages that deliver a bar-quality experience without mixing substances.
Economically, lounges could be a big deal for Vegas tourism. Analysts note the state’s cannabis sector is sizable and positioned for growth through 2030; adding safe, stylish places to consume gives visitors a reason to plan a cannabis-forward night out and explore beyond the Strip. Market reports also point out lounges can help migrate consumers from the illicit market by pairing legality with hospitality.
Visitor tips: book a time slot, bring a valid ID, and expect a service-forward vibe—hosts can help dial in dose and format so you stay comfortable. Don’t bring outside cannabis unless a lounge explicitly allows it; many require purchases on-site. Know your ride plan before you partake, and remember that consuming in public or most hotel rooms remains illegal. When in doubt, ask staff; compliance is part of the experience.
The bottom line: Vegas cannabis lounges are still small in number, but the experiences are getting splashier, smarter, and more traveler-friendly. Between a marquee player like DAZED!, the tribal pioneer at NuWu, and concepts in the pipeline, the city is building a blueprint for cannabis hospitality that feels unmistakably Las Vegas—high touch, high design, and highly memorable. For canna-curious tourists and seasoned enthusiasts alike, lounges just might be the Strip’s next big night out.